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The
Cascade Loop - This
400-mile self-guided driving tour circles through the heart of
Washington from the waters of Puget Sound through forests and
spectacular snow-capped peaks and into the high desert climate of the
Columbia River Valley.
1 - 2 days - Loop begins in
Everett, 28 miles
from Seattle.
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Cashmere Tourism
- Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and located in the geographic center of Washington State,
Cashmere is a scenic all-American town in the heart of apple country
where local
orchards line the hills and banks of the Wenatchee River, as it winds
through the valley, providing a spectacular blanket of color throughout
the growing season. Home of Aplets & Cotlets.
2 hours, 29 mins. - 137 miles
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Lake Chelan
- This 55-mile long glacier-fed lake (the third deepest lake in the
nation) with its clear, blue pristine waters offers spectacular boating,
swimming, and fishing opportunities. Rent a boat, get a sun tan on the
beach, or take a trip up the lake on a ferry to enjoy beautiful forests
and rugged mountain peaks.
3 hours, 32 mins. - 180 miles
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Gorge at George - Amphitheater
Concerts - Watch the sun trickle down on a cool summer night
from the vantage point of the towering basalt cliffs of the Columbia
River while enjoying live music from your favorite artists.
2 hours, 18 mins. - 149 miles
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Bureau of
Reclamation - Laser light show - Watch a brilliantly-lit laser
light show reflected off of Grand Coulee Dam, the largest concrete
structure in the United States, which provides more than 6.5 million
kilowatts of power to the Pacific Northwest and irrigates more than a
half-million acres of Columbia Basin farmland.
4 hours, 13 mins. - 228 miles
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Leavenworth - For a true
Bavarian village experience, visit Leavenworth -- a unique town
surrounded by a backdrop of Alpine hills where you can enjoy the taste
of bratwurst, apple strudel and German beer, browse through many artist
and gift shops, listen to accordion music, choose from many hand-made
Christmas ornaments and visit with local shopkeepers -- some of whom may
be seen wearing lederhosen. Take in the beautiful scenery of nearby
Tumwater Canyon, a place to picnic or rock climb.
2 hours, 27 mins. - 135 miles
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Moses Lake Tourism -
A natural outdoor oasis in the heart of
Washington, Moses Lake is one of the state's largest natural fresh water
lakes, offering boating, swimming, a local golf course, and even nearby
sand dunes.
2 hours, 47 mins. - 177 miles
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Okanogan Country
Vacationland - Okanogan country stretches from the craggy peaks of the North Cascades to the rolling wheat fields of the northern Columbia Basin and from the lower Okanogan's apple country to the high desert of Canada's south central British Columbia. Sample fine fruit, wines and beef, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and diverse recreational opportunities.
4 hours, 40 mins. - 233 miles
Also see Omak Chamber of
Commerce visitors page.
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Wenatchee Visitors'
Information - Located between the confluence of the Columbia and
Wenatchee Rivers, Wenatchee stretches for miles beneath a line of spectacular, semi-arid mountain ridges that rise above the rooftops as a vast, deeply furrowed wall, studded with rock outcrops and largely bare of trees.
Often mentioned as the "Apple Capital of the World" and home to the
annual Apple Blossom Festival, Wenatchee is the region's hub for
shopping and outdoor recreation.
2 hours, 45 mins. - 148 miles
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Ohme Gardens - Experience
the lush plants, reflecting pools, stone benches, green lawns, stepping
stones and beautiful pathways of Ohme Gardens. Built by the Ohme family
on a rocky bluff overlooking the Wenatchee Valley, these gardens are
among the most beautiful in the Pacific Northwest. Bring your camera to
capture stunning views of the area.
2 hours, 45 mins. - 147 miles
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Rocky Reach Dam
Visitors Center - Located seven miles north of Wenatchee, get a
close-up view of salmon, steelhead and other fish as they swim up the
Rocky Reach Dam fish ladder. Enjoy the dam's Museum of the Columbia,
rich with native American art. See the immense turbines, powerhouse and
spillway that releases into the Columbia River. Enjoy a picnic in the
manicured lawns of the park.
2 hours, 53 mins. - 154 miles
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Washington Apple
Commission Visitors Center - Learn how so much fruit from so
many growers reaches American households in top condition. Tour groups
are welcome, so pack some lunches, load up the gang and head for the
Washington Apple Commission Visitors Center and spend a beautiful day in
Fruit Country.
2 hours, 39 mins. - 145 miles
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City of Winthrop - For a
taste of the old wild west, visit Winthrop, a frontier town with wooden
sidewalks, a trading post and general store, a blacksmith's shop art
gallery, western dining, and lodging ranging from cabins in the
picturesque Methow Valley to bed and breakfast resorts. Visit a nearby
horse ranch, experience the thrill in a hot-air balloon, enjoy fly
fishing in the Methow River, or go on a safari in the North Cascades
wilderness.
4 hours, 14 mins. - 197 miles
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Other Resources
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Washington travel planner
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